GRIPS - Relaxation

Question 1

What are 7 methods of relaxation?

Answer 1

1. Mediation
2. Progressive muscle relaxation
3. Autogenic training
4. Floatation tanks
5. Music
6. Imagery/Visualisation
7. Breathing techniques

Question 2

Describe how mediation is a relaxation technique.

Answer 2

Meditation helps control stress and arousal levels. It helps lower blood pressure, heart and breathing rate.

Question 3

Describe how progressive muscle relaxation is a relaxation technique.

Answer 3

Progressive muscle relaxation reduces tension in the performers by sequentially contracting and relaxing muscle groups.

Question 4

Describe how autogenic training is a relaxation technique.

Answer 4

Autogenic training requires the athlete to focus on producing sensations of warmth and heaviness in specific areas of the body.

Question 5

Describe how floatation tanks are a relaxation technique.

Answer 5

Floatation tanks create an environment of minimal stimulation by reproducing weightlessness and removing sight and sound to reduce stress.

Question 6

Describe how music is a relaxation technique.

Answer 6

Music can be used to alter arousal levels and can have a calming and relaxing effect on the performer.

Question 7

Describe how imagery/visualisation is a relaxation technique.

Answer 7

Is often used where the performer uses their imagination to create a vivid scene often of themselves producing a perfect performance.

Question 8

Describe how breathing techniques are relaxation techniques.

Answer 8

Breathing techniques can be used to promote relaxation often in conjunction with focusing on relaxing tense muscles.

Question 9

How can relaxation help with stress

Answer 9

Relaxation helps reduce the stress response as it gives performance-related objectives and therefore reduces the physical effects of the stress response occurring.

Question 10

How can relaxation help with concentration

Answer 10

Relaxation enables the performer to concentrate on an aspect of their performance.

Question 11

How can relaxation help with arousal

Answer 11

Relaxation increases the arousal and performance levels of the athlete.

Question 12

How can relaxation help with motivation?

Answer 12

Effective goals will increase the motivation of the performer by challenging them, resulting in improved performance.

Question 13

How can relaxation help with self-confidence

Answer 13

Relaxation will increase the athlete’s self-confidence as the goals are achieved.